Frozen Spanakopita Air Fryer Recipe

Easy Frozen Spanakopita Air Fryer Recipe! The perfect way to cook Spanakopita for dinner, as an appetizer, or as a snack.

Frozen Spanakopita Air Fryer Recipe

We are huge fans of Spanakopita! We immediately fell in love with this Greek specialty while traveling in Athens and the Greek Islands.

How can you go wrong with spinach, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, cream cheese, and butter, all wrapped up in phyllo pastry?

They are the perfect savory handheld pastry. It's similar to a spinach pie but handheld and more bite-sized.

We keep paper towels or napkins available for guests. The flaky phyllo pastries can get a bit messy at times.

This Greek Spinach Pie appetizer is one of our favorite air fryer dishes that takes minutes to prepare. They are the perfect snack or appetizer.

We last made it back to Greece a few years ago, so we enjoy these while dreaming of returning to Santorini, Mykonos, Patmos, and all of the epic Greek Islands.

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make epic Air Fryer Spanakopita! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step cooking instructions.

• Frozen Spanakopita
• Olive Oil Spray: Use a natural spray like olive oil or avocado oil in the air fryer. Non-stick spray can damage the inside of the air fryer basket.

Equipment Needed

• Air Fryer
• Kitchen Tongs
• Air Fryer Parchment Paper - You can use air fryer parchment paper if you don't want to use olive oil spray.

How to Make Air Fryer Spanakopita

It is so easy to cook frozen spanakopita in the air fryer!

Skip the microwave, which makes the pastry dough a bit soggy, and use the air fryer! As a bonus, you don't have to worry about heating the house with the oven.

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

1. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray.
2. Spread the spanakopita in a single layer in the air fryer basket so that the pieces do not touch and the hot air can circulate.
3. Air fry the spanakopita, flipping with kitchen tongs halfway through cooking to ensure each side cooks evenly. They should be golden brown. 
4. Cooking time will vary depending on the brand you are cooking

Can You Make Spanakopita From Scratch?

Yes! You will need to get all the ingredients and plan time to get all the layers created.

The main ingredients include feta cheese, cream cheese, ricotta, chopped spinach, egg, salt, and phyllo dough.

You can add in cayenne pepper for a bit of heat. Spices include oregano, black pepper, kosher salt, and more.

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead:

We do not preheat the air fryer for this recipe.

You do NOT need to defrost/thaw the Spanakopita. You can cook it from frozen. Putting them in the refrigerator or sitting them out before air-frying them is unnecessary.

Storage: We rarely store spanakopita after making them to avoid losing the crispy edges. You will want to keep any raw spanakopita in the freezer in airtight containers. 

How to Reheat: You can reheat them in the air fryer, but be careful. Keep an eye out to make sure they do not burn.

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

Every brand of frozen spanakopita will cook a little differently based on the size and how much filling they have. Keep an eye on the spanakopita the first few times you make them.

This recipe works great for Costco spanakopita!

Vegetarian Option: Spanakopita is a naturally vegetarian Greek appetizer!

Vegan Option: Vegans will need to use plant-based Spanakopita.

Gluten-Free: Gluten-free eaters must use gluten-free spanakopita to ensure this appetizer is safe for a gluten-free diet.

Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings: We used a pack of ten frozen spanakopita, but this guide works with any amount of spanakopita you need to prepare. If you need to prepare a large batch, work in batches according to your air fryer capacity so you do not overcrowd the basket.

Make It Spicy: Make this recipe with spicy spanakopita if you enjoy some heat in your food!

Sugar-Free: Spanakopita is a savory dish not known for having a lot of sugar. Nutritional content will vary across brands, so opt for one with the lowest sugar content if this is a dietary concern for you or anyone you serve.

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Spanakopita

• Be careful when flipping the Spanakopita. The phyllo dough is super thin and can tear.
• Eating them right after they come out of the air fryer is best. When they start to cool, the dough can get soft and lose its crispiness. 
• Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used.

 

What to Serve with Air Fryer Spanakopita

Pair your spanakopita with other Greek-inspired favorites for a yummy taste of the Greek islands from home! Here are some menu planning suggestions.

Sides: Greek Cucumber Salad, Greek Goddess Appetizer, Grilled Avocados, Orzo Pasta Salad with Bacon & Parmesan Vinaigrette

Main Dishes: CrockPot Greek Frittata, CrockPot Greek Chicken

When to Serve

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Snack time
• Game Day
• Easy Savory Snack

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